This is a move that may work out in the long run, but I dont see this being any part of a 'strategy'.

You have to wonder where the players minds are on this - its one thing to lose a top coach when its expected (some Steeler players are struggling to adjust) but its another to lose the guy out of the blue like this.

I wonder if any of their top names will demand a move to another franchise?

They need a defensive co-ord and HC who will utilise the same 3-4 that SD run last year - I cannot imagine that you would turn your back on a system that your players turned into a 14-2 season.

The fans must be sick.

NM

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